Deuteronomy 20:9

New English Translation

Then, when the officers have finished speaking, they must appoint unit commanders to lead the troops.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:1

David assembled the army that was with him. He appointed leaders of thousands and leaders of hundreds.

Deuteronomy 20:10

When you approach a city to wage war against it, offer it terms of peace.

Deuteronomy 20:8

In addition, the officers are to say to the troops, “Who among you is afraid and fainthearted? He may go home so that he will not make his fellow soldier’s heart as fearful as his own.”